Cyprus
Meaningfrom Cyprus · Greek
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,583 in 2025
31 babies were named Cyprus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,116 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cyprus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cyprus, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cyprus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCyprus first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearCyprus is at its all-time high right now: #3,583 in 2025.
- New on the sceneCyprus wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2003.
- TrendCyprus has climbed 2,116 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Cyprus means “from Cyprus”.
About the name Cyprus
Cyprus is a boy name meaning “from Cyprus”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-rus”. US birth records list Cyprus for boys from 2003 to 2025, in 21 of those 23 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #3,583 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7 | 268,199 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 199,203 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,320 boys |
Questions about the name Cyprus
What does the name Cyprus mean?
Cyprus means “from Cyprus” in Greek.
Is Cyprus a boy or girl name?
Cyprus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cyprus?
Cyprus ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#3,583).